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the number is added to 10 the result is multiplied by 6 and gave the product 108.what is the original number​?

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Answer:

number n = 8

Explanation:

let the number be n then adding it to 10 gives 10 + n

multiplying this by 6 gives 108 , that is

6(10 + n) = 108 ( divide both sides by 6 )

10 + n = 18 ( subtract 10 from both sides )

n = 8

the original number is 8

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